Grant or payment · England
Capital grants plans 2026 (PA1, PA2, PA4, PA5, PA7)
Pays for professional plans: implementation plan (PA1), feasibility study (PA2), agroforestry plan (PA4), moorland mapping (PA5) and species management plan (PA7).
- From
- Defra / RPA
- How much
- Not stated in the applicant's guide; PA2 rate is set by the adviser.
- Who can apply
- Owner occupiers, tenants (3+ year tenancy or landlord signature), landlords and licensors with management control in England.
- Opens
- 5 January 2026
What you’ll need
- Rural Payments service login and SBI
- Talk to Natural England first (PA1) or NE/Forestry Commission/Historic England (PA2)
- Map and plan brief
- Accountant's letter if over £50,000
How to apply
- Check the plan requirements in the Capital grant finder
- Email form to [email protected] with SBI in subject, or post to RPA, PO Box 324, Worksop S95 1DF
- Do not start until you accept the offer; 3 years to finish
Open all year from 5 January 2026 (guide updated 18 June 2026). Plan fees, agent fees and legal costs are not paid.
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Checked against the official pages on 29 October 2026. Sources: 1. Always read the official page before you apply.